Purchasing Homeowners Insurance if You Own a Pit Bull
Updated: December 29, 2023
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About Mark Fitzpatrick
Mark Fitzpatrick has analyzed the property and casualty insurance market for over five years, conducting original research and creating personalized content for every kind of buyer. Currently, he leads P&C insurance content production at MoneyGeek. Fitzpatrick has been quoted in several insurance-related publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.
Fitzpatrick earned a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He is passionate about using his knowledge of economics and insurance to bring transparency around financial topics and help others feel confident in their money moves.
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- Illinois General Assembly. "Bill Status of HB1049." Accessed December 29, 2023.
- State of Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. "Assistance Animal Exclusion and Underwriting Rules." Accessed December 29, 2023.
- State of Nevada Business and Industry Division of Insurance. "Dog Breed FAQs." Accessed December 29, 2023.
- World Animal Foundation. "Pitbull Attack Statistics – Exposing Half-truths & Great White Lies!." Accessed December 29, 2023.